Community Relations Coordinator

Southeast Polk Community School District

Job Location:

Pleasant Hill, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Professional Non-Instructional Support/Director of Community Relations

Date Posted:
2/16/2026

Location:
Central Education Office

Date Available:
April/May2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Job Title: Community Relations Coordinator

Salary: $75000 (based on experience education etc.)

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and prior experience in public relations communications or related field
Excellent verbal writing and technology skills
Expertise and successful experience with social media and on-line communication tools
Expertise and successful experience with multi-agency collaboration
Knowledge of public education especially in the state of Iowa
Knowledge of current events trends and circumstances that could affect the school district
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
Physical at time of hire

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools

Job Goal:

To develop and coordinate a district-level community relations program that promotes the education that students receive in the Southeast Polk Community Schools while serving as the point of contact for all non-district entities. The director should also enhance current and future district programs and initiatives through external networks and resources.

Performance Responsibilities:

Coordinate all district marketing and branding efforts
Collaborate with other district stakeholders to develop implement and consistently evaluate an effective and healthy district communication system
Supervise and coordinate the preparation revision and distribution of all district publications (electronic or otherwise)
Coordinate all media interest in the district and provide reasonable response to media requests
Plan and supervise periodic polling of public opinion
Speak at public meetings on issues of general or specific pertinence to the district
Plan and coordinate district events public meetings and the districts registration process
Develop and implement school/business partnership
Plan and direct crisis communications in the district
Maintain district website
Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment with frequent interruptions.

Terms of Employment:

Twelve-month employment.
Salary and fringe benefits based on skills and experience.

Position Evaluated by: Superintendent of Schools or designee

Disclaimer:

The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) genetic information (for employment) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Joseph M. Horton Deputy Superintendent Equal Opportunity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Southeast Polk District Office 8031 NE University Ave. Pleasant Hill IA 50327 (515) Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission Des Moines IA 50319-0201 ; or the U.S. Department of Education Region VII Office of Civil Rights 500 West Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661.

Required Experience:

Position Type:Professional Non-Instructional Support/Director of Community RelationsDate Posted:2/16/2026Location:Central Education OfficeDate Available:April/May2026 Closing Date: Until FilledSOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTJob DescriptionJob Title: Community Relations CoordinatorSalary: $...